From the homegrown "boodle" of the 19th century to current "misunderstandistan" in the Middle East, America's foremost expert on slang reveals military lingo at its most colorful, innovative, brutal, and ironic. Author Paul Dickson introduces some of the "new words and phrases born of conflict, boredom, good humor, bad food, new technology, and the pure horror of war." This newly updated reference extends to the post-9/11 world and the American military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan. Recommended by William Safire in his "On Language" column of
The New York Times, it features dictionary-style entries, arranged chronologically by conflict, with helpful introductions to each section and an index for convenient reference.
"Paul Dickson is a national treasure who deserves a wide audience," declared
Library Journal. The author of more than 50 books, Dickson has written extensively on language. This expanded edition of
War Slang features new material by journalist Ben Lando, Iraq Bureau Chief for
Iraq Oil Report and a regular contributor to
The Wall Street Journal and
Time. It serves language lovers and military historians alike by adding an eloquent new dimension to our understanding of war.
Expanded publication of the third edition.
Availability | Usually ships in 24 to 48 hours |
ISBN 10 | 0486477509 |
ISBN 13 | 9780486477503 |
Author/Editor | Paul Dickson |
Page Count | 464 |
Dimensions | 6 1/8 x 9 |